Fact sheets

Screening for potential hazards to human health from CSG activities

Scientists from CSIRO and The University of Queensland (UQ) have released results of a five-year research project - Identification and screening for potential physical hazards to human health from coal seam gas activities at a study site in the Surat Basin, southern Queensland.

Understanding the integrity of Queensland’s coal seam gas wells: Cements, steels and microbial activity

This fact sheet describes a CSIRO research project designed to bring together information on materials used in cements and casings in coal seam gas (CSG) wells along with microbial activity that may impact CSG well integrity.

Evaluating the medium-term socio-economic impacts of onshore gas activity in southern Queensland

This fact sheet desctibes a CSIRO research project designed to update our understanding of the medium-term impacts of onshore natural gas extraction in Queensland’s Bowen and Surat Basins, by analysing socio economic data from last 10 years.

Image showing a produced water holding pond

A review of the beneficial reuse and end use options for brine for the Narrabri Gas Project in northern New South Wales

This fact sheet describes CSIRO research activities designed to improve understanding of the beneficial reuse and end-use options for the brine produced as a by-product by the Narrabri Gas Project (NGP) in northern New South Wales.

Volcanic Warrumbungle Ranges near Narrabri, NSW

Assessing the risk of forest fragmentation from coal seam gas activities for species and ecosystems in the Pilliga Forest, NSW

This fact sheet describes a CSIRO research project designed to improve our understanding of the environmental impacts of forest fragmentation from the Narrabri Gas Project on species and ecosystems in the Pilliga Forest, in New South Wales (NSW).

Decision support framework for
groundwater development scenarios

This factsheet describes research into stakeholder perspectives on groundwater management and climate change adaptation, supported by the development and assessment […]

Sample jar for stygofauna field sampling

Examination of stygofauna ecosystems of the Beetaloo Sub-basin

This fact sheet provides an overview of new CSIRO research into the extent to which stygofauna present in water bores reflect their presence more widely within aquifers in the Beetaloo Sub-basin, Northern Territory.

CSIRO seismic survey Narrabri AgTEM equipment on 4WD

Geochemical modelling and geophysical surveys to refine understanding of connectivity between coal seams and aquifers

This fact sheet provides an overview of CSIRO research designed to improve our knowledge of groundwater systems in the Gunnedah and Surat basins in the Narrabri region of NSW.

Community wellbeing and attitudes to coal seam gas development in south-west Queensland – 2014 to 2024

This fact sheet provides an overview of the CSIRO research project exploring trends in community wellbeing and attitudes to coal seam gas (CSG) development over the past decade across different industry phases: from construction through to full operation.

Microbial communities and their ability to degrade prospective chemicals used in coal seam gas activities

This fact sheet provides an overview of the CSIRO research project investigating microbial degradation of chemicals used in coal seam gas (CSG) activities in soils and waters in the Narrabri region, NSW.

Methane contributions from holding ponds

This fact sheet provides an overview of the CSIRO research project investigating the potential contribution of Queensland’s coal seam gas (CSG) holding ponds to methane emissions.

Fragile soils in the Beetaloo landscape.

Investigating Beetaloo Sub-basin shale formations to improve long-term integrity of decommissioned gas wells

This project will assess the ability of shale formations in the Beetaloo Sub-basin to self-seal or ‘creep’ over time after gas well decommissioning, creating a natural barrier to movements of hydrocarbon fluids.

Seismic monitoring station in Western Australia

The more you look, the more you’ll find – measuring seismic activity in WA

Some facts on improvements in seismic monitoring and what this means for measuring seismic activity before and after industrial activities.

Investigating the environmental, social and economic impacts of onshore gas development in the Northern Territory

In September 2018, CSIRO’s Gas Industry Social and Environmental Research Alliance (GISERA), partnered with the Northern Territory Government to deliver […]

Groundwater modelling and predictive analysis to inform CSG impact assessment, monitoring and management

This fact sheet describes CSIRO research project activities relating to independent groundwater modelling and predictive analyses in the Narrabri region of New South Wales.

Minkie Waterhole full of water, with the sun shining on it and surrounded by large trees and banks

Developing flood model scenarios for Cooper Creek

Enabling a better understanding of flooding in the Cooper Creek catchment in south-west Queensland.

Analysing seismic activity in the Beetaloo Sub-basin

This fact sheet summarises CSIRO research project activities analysing seismic activity in the Beetaloo Sub-basin in the Northern Territory.

Landscape in the Beetaloo Basin, Northern Territory

Monitoring microbial communities in aquifers and soils of the Beetaloo Sub‑basin

Understanding microbial degradation of shale gas industry chemicals and fluids in the Northern Territory.

Improved approaches to long-term monitoring of decommissioned onshore gas wells

This research investigated options for long-term monitoring of well integrity in decommissioned onshore gas wells in the Northern Territory.

coal seam gas well on grazing land with cows in background

Summary of research projects, 2022

Progress summary of research by GISERA, as at May 2022